Capitol City Brewing Company
Brewpub
in
Washington D.C.,
District of Columbia,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 3 Venues
Established in 1992
Closed in 2025
Contact
1100 New York Ave NW, Frnt 1, Washington D.C., DC, 20005, United States
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Slightly hazy golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of floral notes, citrus, malt. Tastes of floral notes, citrus, light malt, toasty notes. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:50
6.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Maybe not retired now. 4.9% ABV, 17 IBU. Murky brown with beige head. Aromas of malt, roasty notes, cocoa. Tastes of roasty notes, cocoa, malt. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:48
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of citrus, floral notes, light herbs. Tastes of floral notes, citrus, herbs. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:46
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear straw yellow with off-white head. Aromas of herbs, spice, light citrus. Tastes of herbs, spice, banana, light citrus. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:45
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Slightly hazy orange with off-white head. Aromas of stone fruit, citrus, light salt. Tastes of stone fruit, tart lemons, light orange peel, saltwater. Light body with a dry finish. Tasted like lemony saltwater you might use for a cold. A bit too much saltiness.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:42
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Sample pour on cask at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of orange peel, fresh orange flesh. Tastes of orange citrus fruit and peel, light floral notes. Medium body with a dry finish. Orange zest was nicely done, enjoyed this a bit more than the base beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:39
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of chocolate, cocoa, roast. Tastes of dark chocolate, cocoa, roasty notes. Medium body with a dry finish. Liked it.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:32
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of light citrus, biscuit. Tastes of citrus, toasty notes, biscuit, floral. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:31
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear amber with beige head. Aromas of toast, biscuit, light citrus. Tastes of toasty notes, biscuit, citrus, floral notes. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:30
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear straw yellow with off-white head. Aromas of malt, wheat, light citrus. Tastes of wheat, grains, malt, light citrus. Light body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Jun 2016
at 19:27